A drawing of a woodland landscape, the central focus of which is a group of trees growing upon a bank of rock. To the right hand side of the foreground is a dark rock. Inscribed verso, top left, in ink: 'July 30th 1782 - / from a sketch of Mr. Wright's' and below, in pencil '837-7-21'. The edges of the sheet are rough, and sheet shows creases throughout. Lower right corner is missing. Made by an unknown artist, after Joseph Wright (1734 - 1797). Ink and grey ink wash over pencil on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

Title: Paintings by Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby", together with some Original Drawings, and a Complete Collection of Prints after his Works
Dates: from 06/10/1883 to 06/10/1883
Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734-1797
Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997

Publications

Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734 - 1797
Sub-Title: An introduction to the work of Joseph Wright of Derby with a catalogue of drawings held by Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Published on the occasion of an exhibition commemorating the Bicentenary of the artist's death.
Published Place: Derby
Published Year: 1997

Related People

Wright, Joseph (Artist)
Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797
Nationality: British
Biography: British artist.

Study of Rocks and Trees

Date: 1782

Medium: Ink and grey ink wash over pencil on paper

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 381 x 543 mm (15 x 21 3/8 in.)
Inscriptions:	Inscribed verso, top left, in ink: 'July 30th 1782 - / from a sketch of Mr. Wright's' and below, in pencil '837-7-21'.
Provenance:	Reverend Thomas Gisborne, thence by descent to Mrs Griffiths; sold as part of a portfolio of drawings from the contents of Yoxall Lodge, Staffordshire, 7-9 September 1921; purchased by Enoch Crosland of Midland Road, Derby; from whom purchased by Derby Museums in October 1921.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1921-837/7
Item Ref:	1921-837/7